Job summary
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust & the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Clinical Effectiveness Administrator to join our Clinical Effectiveness Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a range of clinical governance & quality improvement functions that contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, & high-quality patient care across the Trust. This fixed-term opportunity offers the potential to transition into a substantive role, subject to a successful evaluation of the Test for Change & demonstration of its ongoing value and impact. Please call to find out more about the longer term opportunities for this role. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support across key Clinical Effectiveness programmes, including Learning from Excellence, Patient Safety Alerts, NICE guidance, Learning from Deaths, and Clinical Audit. Working closely with clinicians, managers, and governance colleagues, you will play an important role in supporting organisational learning, continuous improvement, and the effective monitoring of clinical quality. This role is ideal for someone with excellent organisational, communication & IT skills who enjoys working in a busy environment
Main duties of the job
Coordinate and administer key Clinical Effectiveness functions, ensuring processes are completed within agreed timescales. [
Monitor and support Learning from Excellence, Patient Safety Alerts, NICE publications, Learning from Deaths, and Clinical Audit activities.
Manage Clinical Effectiveness email inboxes and act on correspondence appropriately.
Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including diary management, meeting organisation, and record keeping. Support senior meetings through agenda preparation, circulation of papers, and minute taking.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, managers, and governance teams across the Trust.
Support the dissemination of organisational learning through newsletters, communications, and governance networks.
Contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement and learning that supports the delivery of excellent patient care.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working,
Compressed hours
Reference number
156-8298695
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www. nhsemployers. org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www. nhsemployers. org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
What you will do
Coordinate and administer key Clinical Effectiveness functions, ensuring processes are completed within agreed timescales. [
Monitor and support Learning from Excellence, Patient Safety Alerts, NICE publications, Learning from Deaths, and Clinical Audit activities.
Manage Clinical Effectiveness email inboxes and act on correspondence appropriately.
Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including diary management, meeting organisation, and record keeping. Support senior meetings through agenda preparation, circulation of papers, and minute taking.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, managers, and governance teams across the Trust.
Support the dissemination of organisational learning through newsletters, communications, and governance networks.
Contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement and learning that supports the delivery of excellent patient care.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www. nhsemployers. org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www. nhsemployers. org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
